ROOFING CONTRACTOR & ROOF REPAIR IN IRVINE, CA
Roof repair, re-roofing, tile underlayment replacement, and storm damage insurance claims for Irvine homeowners — from a GAF Certified™ contractor based in Costa Mesa. CSLB #1149997.
ROOFING IN IRVINE
Quick answer: Stone Ranch Construction is a GAF Certified roofing contractor (California license CSLB #1149997) based in Costa Mesa that serves Irvine. We handle roof repair, roof replacement, tile underlayment replacement (lift-and-relay), flat roofs, gutters, and storm-damage insurance claims for homeowners in Irvine. Call or text (714) 790-9925, email admin@stoneranch.com, or request a free roof inspection online.
Irvine is a master-planned city of villages, and each village was built in its own era: University Park and Turtle Rock in the late 1960s and 70s, Woodbridge starting in 1976, Northwood and Westpark through the 1980s, Oak Creek and Quail Hill in the late 1990s and 2000s, and Portola Springs, Orchard Hills, and the Great Park Neighborhoods more recently. The vast majority of these homes have concrete tile roofs, and nearly all are governed by HOAs with strict architectural standards.
The single biggest roofing issue in Irvine is underlayment failure on 1970s–1990s tile roofs. The tile looks perfect from the street while the felt beneath it has turned brittle and torn — and the first sign is usually a ceiling stain. A tile lift-and-relay with new underlayment, reusing the original tile, is the standard fix and one we perform across Irvine's older villages.
Irvine at a glance
Housing & roofs: Concrete tile on nearly all homes; villages from the 1970s through the 2020s; extensive HOA and Irvine Company community standards.
Housing age: The median home in Irvine was built in 2001, and about 50% of its 120,368 housing units were built in the 2000s and 2010s (U.S. Census Bureau, 2019–2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates).
ZIP codes served: 92602, 92603, 92604, 92606, 92612, 92614, 92618, 92620, 92617
Permits: Re-roofs are permitted and inspected through the City of Irvine Community Development Department — Building and Safety Division. We pull the permit and schedule inspections.
Fire hazard zones: Parts of Irvine are mapped as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone by the California Office of the State Fire Marshal. Inside those zones a re-roof must use a Class A fire-rated roof covering (California Residential Code R902.1.1), and we recommend ember-resistant vents and the other Chapter 7A details whenever vents or eaves are replaced. Check your address on the official fire-zone map.
COMMON ROOF PROBLEMS IN IRVINE
Every community in Orange County has its own mix of housing age, roof type, and weather exposure. These are the issues we're called to fix most often in Irvine.
Underlayment failure under tile
The defining Irvine roofing problem — 30–45 year old underlayment on Woodbridge, Turtle Rock, University Park, and Northwood homes.
Broken tile from foot traffic
Solar, HVAC, and satellite installers crack tiles walking the roof; broken pieces let water reach the underlayment.
HOA architectural compliance
Tile profile and color must match village standards. We provide the specs and samples HOAs require.
Flat roof sections on modern homes
Newer villages include contemporary designs with flat sections that need membrane roofing.
NEIGHBORHOODS WE SERVE
We work throughout Irvine, including these neighborhoods and communities.
IRVINE ROOFING FAQ
What is a tile lift-and-relay?
We remove your existing tile, replace the underlayment, flashings, and any damaged decking, then reinstall the same tile. It gives you a new waterproof roof at a fraction of the cost of new tile and keeps your HOA-approved appearance.
How old is too old for tile underlayment in Irvine?
Original felt underlayment on 1970s–80s villages is well past its expected life. If your Irvine home is 30 years or older and has never had the underlayment replaced, an inspection is worthwhile even without visible leaks.
Do you handle Irvine HOA approvals?
Yes. We supply the material specifications, color samples, and documentation your HOA's architectural committee requires.
How do I choose the best roofing contractor in Irvine?
Check four things before you sign anything: an active California contractor license you can look up on the CSLB website (ours is CSLB #1149997), a manufacturer certification such as GAF Certified, a real local office (Stone Ranch Construction is at 711 W 17th St, Unit G-2, Costa Mesa, about a short drive from Irvine), and a free on-the-roof inspection with a written estimate that names the materials. Then compare bids on the same scope, not the lowest number. Call or text (714) 790-9925 to schedule an inspection in Irvine.
More questions? See our full roofing FAQ or call (714) 790-9925.
REQUEST A FREE ROOF INSPECTION IN IRVINE
Tell us what you're seeing — a leak, storm damage, an aging roof, or a home you just bought — and we'll schedule an inspection. We document everything with photos, explain what we find, and give you a written estimate. No pressure, no obligation.
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711 W 17th St, Unit G-2, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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California contractor license CSLB #1149997 · GAF Certified™
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